Saturday, January 1, 2011

It's been a long time since I've updated this blog, or since I've fostered guinea pigs and hamsters. Between the economy and my then-job, it was difficult to manage. My boys remained with me, of course, and I gave them every bit of attention I could whenever I was free. Bobby died at a bit over 3 years of age August 3, 2010, and I miss him dearly. Phin is still alive, and is now 5 as of November 2010. He's an old timer! He's enjoying being cranky and spoiled.

I don't know if I'll return to fostering guinea pigs (I can possibly foster hamsters without issue), but I do want to write about Mr. Butterfat a bit more. Since he's in what may be his twilight years, I want to capture him as much as I can. He'll be my last guinea pig for a long time, if ever. My love of cavies is as strong as ever, but my allergies to them have worsened over the years. As much as I enjoy my time with Phin, it usually results in me breaking out in hives and hyperventilating.

So here's to a year of good times and good memories, of health and happiness, for all of us.

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The Boys

Formerly called Snowball, Phineas Quentin Butterfat was born circa November 2005. He was given to the North Jersey Guinea Pig and Hamster Rescue by a woman who rescued him and his friends but was unable to find homes for them all.

He was fostered by a family of animal lovers in Rockaway, NJ until one day a couple of cavy lovers came looking for a new friend to warm their home.

Rae & Chris (a.k.a. the Bear) immediately fell in love with Phineas and his buddy Bobby, and were brought home on May 27, 2007. He now lives a life of luxury, feasting on greens, fruits, Timothy hay, pellets, and the occasional Critter Berries.

Robert Oreo Goren (formerly known as Sooty) was born on April 18, 2007 at the North Jersey Guinea Pig and Hamster Rescue. He was placed in a foster home with his adopted Uncle Phin, who is very protective of him.

When he arrived home on May 27, 2007, he followed Phineas around their temporary cage, mimicking his uncle's every move. As time goes by, Bobby is living up to his namesake with his curiosity and disregard for the rules.

He spends his days popcorning around the bachelor pad and lounging in his sofa chair.